Where do infrared thermometers get used most frequently?
Infrared thermometers have proven to be effective tools for detecting and diagnosing faults in electronic equipment. With an infrared thermometer, you can continuously diagnose electrical connection problems and by looking for hot spots at the output filter connection on the DC battery, to detect the functional status of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS), you can test the battery Components and power distribution panel terminal blocks, switch gears or fuse connections prevent energy loss; since loose connectors and combinations can generate heat, infrared thermometers help identify insulation faults in circuit breakers. Or monitor electronic compressors; daily scanning of transformers for hot spots can detect cracked windings and terminals. Three temperature measurement technologies of non-contact thermometers in the era of Fluke and Optris:
Point measurement: measure the temperature of the entire surface of an object, such as an engine or other equipment;
Differential temperature measurement: compare the measured temperature of two independent points, like a connector or a circuit breaker;
Sweeping Measurements: Detect target changes over wide or continuous areas. Like refrigeration lines or switch rooms.
The main considerations for choosing an infrared thermometer
-Temperature range: The temperature range of Fluke and Optris products is -500 to 3000 degrees (segmented), and each type of thermometer has its specific temperature range. The temperature range of the chosen instrument should match that of the specific application.
-Target size: When measuring temperature, the target to be measured should be larger than the field of view of the thermometer, otherwise there will be errors in the measurement. It is recommended that the measured target size exceed 50% of the pyrometer's field of view.
- Optical resolution (D:S): the ratio of the pyrometer probe to the target diameter. If the thermometer is far away from the target and the target is small, a high-resolution thermometer should be selected.
